Situated just 20 minutes from downtown Shenyang, it is a virtual oasis of serenity. Xiuhu Lake, the area's main attraction, provides swimming, fishing, and boating during the summer, and ice skating during the winter. Huishan, Davangshan, and Shirenshan Mountains surround the lake and are great spots for hikers, campers and skiers. Boat rental shops, restaurants and lodges are available for the tourists.
This unique thoroughfare that fronts the Imperial Palace offers an amazing array of classic Chinese architecture from the Qing dynasty. The street is highlighted by the ornate Fujinmen Gate on the east end and the Huaiyuanmen Gate on the west end. Between the two gates, visitors can shop for souvenirs, paintings and calligraphy. The street also hosts many cultural festivities including dragon dancing and lantern shows.
Seen a Catholic church in Shenyang is extrange enough, but when it exhibits classic Gothic-style architecture, it grades as a main tourist attraction. Builded in 1878 this building barely survived the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. Today it stretches 120 feet into the China sky, easily standing out in Shenyang's ho-hum industrial landscape. Visitors are welcome, but are asked to please respect the sanctity of the church during services.
This wandering thread of greenery is a perfect example of Shenyang's commitment to forget about its industrial past for an environment that is more people friendly and sane. Both banks of the South Canal offer walking paths that are bordered with perfect lawns, trees and flower gardens. The path system stretches for miles making it ideal for jogging and walking. The paths have numerous access points leading to Shenyang's shopping and dining options.
In a city that is not praised for its architecture style, this venerable pagoda provides visitors with a small, yet welcome feast for their eyes. Dating back more than 1,000 years, this Buddhist structure is one of the better preserved pagodas in the area. A courtyard surrounds the tower and also shares space with a small building full of photographs detailing other Chinese pagodas and stupas.
Originally built during the Tang dynasty, and then rebuilt during the Qing dynasty, it served as a place of worship until Mao's Cultural Revolution converted into a factory. In 1987 the factory moved out and the temple returned to being the home of Buddhist monks. Today visitors can walk the temple's courtyard and shop the surrounding alleys for Buddha statues and jewelry.
The largest park in the area provides a good escape from downtown's industrial maw. Visitors during summer time can drift around its lake in big paddleboats, or rent ice skates during the winter. There are also plenty of scenic tree-thick walks. The park also harbors Shenyang's famous North Tomb, built in 1643. If you are a first time visitor to China, wander into the park at dawn to witness the hundreds of tai chi disciples.
The biggest railroad museum in China. The Engine Exhibition Hall, houses 20 steam engines from all over the world. A DB1 miniature steam locomotive from America, the museum's oldest, dates back to 1907. And there is also a rare Japanese SL 7 steam locomotive builted by Suzuki. The Popular Science Exhibition Hall is also a crowd pleaser and is known to make visitors ponder about the marvels of machinery and why this museum is located in the Shenyang Botanical Garden.
Situated in Beiling Park, this well known place is one of the area's principal attractions. It took eight years to build and now houses the burial site of Huang Taiji, the founder of the Qing Dynasty. A path leading to the tomb's entrance is marked with statues of elephants, lions and horses. Combined with the surrounding cedar trees this site makes for a dramatic setting.
This museum derives its name from September 18, 1935 the day Japanese forces invaded China and subsequently occupied Shenyang . The museum displays photos depicting the carnage of war, many of which are visually disturbing.
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